Lightning Defenseman Is Showing Big Signs Of Breaking Out

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous had a solid first NHL season with the Atlantic Division club last campaign. 

In 70 games for the Lightning in 2025-26, D'Astous posted six goals, 23 assists, 29 points, 96 hits, and 112 penalty minutes. With this, the 28-year-old blueliner showed that he was ready to be a full-time NHL player. 

Now, during the early stages of the 2026-27 campaign, D'Astous is showing signs of having a breakout year for the Lightning.

D'Astous has been off to a very strong start this season. In 16 games for the Lightning so far in 2026-27, he has already recorded three goals, eight assists, and 11 points. With this, he is providing strong offense from the point for Tampa Bay early on.

D'Astous is also showing no signs of slowing down from his good start to the season. The 6-foot-2 defenseman has recorded one goal and five points over his last five games. This included him recording a goal and two assists against the Minnesota Wild on Nov. 7. 

It will now be interesting to see if D'Astous can continue to shine as this season rolls on. Right now, he appears to be hitting a new level for Tampa Bay.